Kelamangalam
| Kelamangalam | |
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 Kelamangalam
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| Coordinates: 12°36′N 77°51′E / 12.6°N 77.85°ECoordinates: 12°36′N 77°51′E / 12.6°N 77.85°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Krishnagiri |
| Elevation | 810 m (2,660 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 10,994 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | TN-70 |
Kelamangalam is a panchayat town in Krishnagiri district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Kelamangalam is located at 12°36′N 77°51′E / 12.6°N 77.85°E. It has an average elevation of 810 metres (2657 feet). Average temperature lingers around 20-25°C. The soil here is laterite. Around 60 percent of people live on farming. This town is situated in an edge of Tamil Nadu. The nearest state-borders to this town are Karnataka(Athibele(or)Athipalli - 16 Kilometers) & Andhra Pradesh(Kuppam - 90 Kilometers).
As of 2011[update] India census, Kelamangalam had a population of 11,052. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kelamangalam has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 55%. In Kelamangalam, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Kelamangalam has a Govt.Hr.Sec School(Tamil & English Medium), Govt.Girls High School(Tamil & English Medium. Apart from the Govt.Schools, It has 5 private English medium schools. "Arul Nursery & Primary School" is the oldest among them (From 1983).
Kelamangalam has a Govt.Hospital, Panchayat Union Office, Police Station, Railway station, Post office, 3 Banks, 1 theatre & 3 Petrol stations. It has 2 temples, 2 churches & 3 Masjids. On every Sunday the farmers & merchants will gather at one place(சந்தை).
Tamil , which is the official language. Nearest cities : Hosur - 16 Kilo Meters, Bangalore - 56 Kilometers, Krishnagiri - 54 Kilometers, Dharmapuri - 72 Kilometers.
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